Whirlpool SF385PEY User's Manual
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1. Tee wall HEAT TIMED and BAKE will light up in the display to show that the oven is heating The UNLO display will count down the baking roasting time in minutes 9 When the baking roasting time is completed the oven will turn off automatically beep four times and End will show in the display You will also hear four 1 second tones every minute CUUR until you push the Off Cancel pad HIME NOTE To disable reminder tones push and hold the Cook Time pad for 4 seconds To reactivate tones repeat this procedure To cancel the MEALTIMER control setting e Push the Off Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day CANCEL 22 2 Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode USING YOUR RANGE Method 2 Using Delay Start Time and Stop Time 1 Position the oven rack s properly and put food in the oven Use the Temp pad s to set the desired temperature Push A to raise the temperature or W to lower the temperature in 5 F incre ments Use these pads until the desired temperature shows in the small display After you have set the desired temperature the display will show the set temperature and the time of day BAKE will light up Push the Delay Start Time pad The time of day with the colon flashing will show in the display and START TIME will light up Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time Push the up A or down Y pad s until the correct time sh2. See Whirlpool Appilances or See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co Example XYZ Service Co 4 lf you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of inde pendent consumer experts that voices con sumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 39 WHIRLPOOL Gas Cooking Product Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials WARRANTY or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpools From Date
3. There is no one brand of cooking utensil that is best for all people Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the cooking utensils for your needs NOTE For best results and greater fuel efficiency use only flat bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface burners Utensils with rounded warped ridged porce lain enamel ware or dented bottoms could cause severe overheating which damages the utensil and or surface bumer Woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares e The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid e Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness pans that are fairly lightweight e The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface burner through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the best cooking results Handles should be made of a sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan e Pans should be easy to clean Check to be sure there are no crevices rough edges or areas where food might collect Be sure pans do not tip whether they are full or empty e Use utensils only as they were intended to be used Follow pan instructions This is very important for glass cookware because some should be used only in the oven Other pans are marked as flamewa
4. start cooking at the high setting then turn the control knob down to continue cooking e To light the burner After the burner lights turn control back to a desired setting to stop the clicking of the ignitor e To hold a rapid boil e To fry chicken or pancakes For gravy pudding and icing e To cook large amounts of NOTE Do not cook with the control in the LITE position In case of a prolonged power failure Surface burners can be manually lighted Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LITE position After the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting AWARNING Burn Fire Explosion and Product Damage Hazard Bumer flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil The flame can burn you and cause poor cooking results e Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a burner is accidentally left ON e If the flame should go out while cooking or if there is a strong gas odor turn the burners OFF Wait five minutes for the gas odor to disappear before relighting burner If gas odor is still present see safety note on page 3 Failure to follow these precau tions could result in explosion or fire e Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface burner The utensil can overheat and may damage the utensil or cooking product Cookware tips
5. the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range They could be burned or injured e Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly e Do not use the range for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure Personal injury could result Reset oven controls to the off position in the event of a power failure e Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS AREAS NEAR SURFACE BURNERS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN Areas near surface bumers and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface burners areas near surface burners or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range may become hot enough to cause burns such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop the oven door and window e Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot surface burner and you could be burned IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Use only dry potholders Moist or
6. Bake pad and hold for about 4 seconds until the time display shows the current temperature offset for example 00 if BAKE you have not previously adjusted the tempera ture 2 To adjust the temperature use the Temp TEMP pad s Push A to raise the temperature or Y to lower the temperature in 5 F increments You can set the temperature change to as low as 35 F or as high as 35 F A minus sign will appear before the number when decreas ing the temperature setting to show the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount pit 3 After making the desired adjustment push any command pad to enter the new offset temperature USING YOUR RANGE Broiling 1 Position the rack before turning the oven on See Broiling rack position chart on page 17 2 Preheat the broiler for 5 minutes before using 3 Push the Broil pad The small display will show HI The time of day and BROIL will light up 4 Push the Start Enter pad HEAT BROIL and HI show in the display The broiler will automatically light in 50 60 seconds NOTE The display will show door and a tone will sound once a minute for 5 minutes if the door is latched when you try to broil You can change the temperature setting any time after pushing the Start Enter pad by pushing just the Temp pad s ear 5 After preheating put the broiler pan and food on the rack 6 Completely close the oven door to ensure proper broili
7. and spills due to bumping of the pan e Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using the oven e Always position the oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool e Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replac ing food Grease e Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spillovers immediately e Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning e Small amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are given off in the Self Cleaning cycle from fiberglass insulation and food decomposition Significant exposure to these substances can cause cancer or reproductive harm Exposure can be minimized by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills prior to self cleaning Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Before self cleaning the oven remove broiler pan broiler grid oven racks and other utensils Do not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts unless you are instructed to do
8. damp potholders on surface burners may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch surface burners Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder it could catch on fire e Keep range vents unobstructed e Do not heat unopened containers They could explode The hot contents could cause bums and container particles could cause injury Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes can create an explo sion and or fire hazard e Do not use the oven for storage e Never use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak Explosion and injury could result Know where your main gas shutoff valve is located When using the cooktop e Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers Heavy splattering or spillovers left on a range can ignite and burn you Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying e Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthen ware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature e Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite A a a e Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface burners This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials
9. of Purchase service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the cooking product 2 Instruct you how to use the cooking product 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when the cooking product is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to the cooking product caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Assistance or Service section of this book After checking Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S PART NO 316000711 43
10. steaks may be broiled in the higher rack positions e To cook large steaks and other thick cuts of meat well done move them to a lower rack position after searing Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION FROM BOTTOM Rare steaks and fish Medium and well done steaks and hamburgers well done foods such as chicken lobster ham slices and pork chops e Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook for correct broiling times e After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food Drippings will bake on the pan if you leave it in the heated oven AWARNING Fire Hazard e Place meat the correct distance from the burner Meat placed too close to the burner may spatter smoke burn or catch fire during broiling e To ensure adequate grease drainage do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling Also covering the broiler grid with foil is not recommended Poor drainage of grease may result in fire Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home cooking energy can be used efficiently Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product e Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting lids e Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time e Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible e Start food on h
11. the baking roasting time in minutes UMEL 7 When the baking roasting time is completed the oven will turn off automatically beep four times and End will show in the display You will also hear four 1 second tones every minute until you push the Off Cancel pad NOTE To disable reminder tones push and hold the Cook Time pad for 4 seconds To reactivate tones repeat this procedure of gee oe ace To cancel the MEALTIMER control setting e Push the Off Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day OFF CANCEL Method 2 Using Stop Time 1 Position the oven rack s properly and put food in the oven 2 Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode Use the Temp pad s to set the desired temperature Push A to raise the temperature BAKE or W to lower the temperature in 5 F incre ments Use these pads until the desired temperature shows in the small display 19 USING YOUR RANGE After you have set the desired temperature the display will show the set temperature and the time of day BAKE will light up 3 Push the Stop Time pad The time of day with the colon flashing and STOP TIME will show in the display gt Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time Push the up A or down rE Y pad s until the correct time shows in the display This example shows a desired stop time of 2 o clock This provides a 2 hour cook time the difference between the time of day a
12. the range follow basic precautions including the following WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier General e Gas fuels and their use in appliances can e Install or locate the range only in accordance da ana otida Som con with the provided Installation Instructions fromincorrel io combustion Sight Kant Fharange must pe installed by a qualified exposure to these substances can cause installar The range must be properly cancer or reproductive harm Properly adjusted sale ve Wie Proper gas oe ae ba burners with a blue rather than a yellow flame gs will minimize incomplete combustion Venting properly connected to electrical supply and with a hood or an open window will further grounded ie minimize exposure continued on next page e Do not store things children might want above
13. use the Temp pad s Push A to raise the temperature or W to lower the temperature in 5 F incre ments Use these pads until the desired temperature shows in the small display 4 Push the Start Enter pad Lo HEAT and BAKE show in the display to indicate that the oven is preheating The temperature will increase in 5 increments NOTE The display will show door and a tone will sound once a minute for 5 minutes if the door is latched when you try to bake roast You can change the temperature setting any time after pushing the Start Enter pad by pushing just the Temp pad s 5 When baking preheat the oven Preheating is not needed when roasting The oven is preheated when you hear a one second tone and HEAT goes oft 6 Put food in the oven During baking roasting the oven burner will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting 7 When baking roasting is done push the Off Cancel pad The time of day will show in the OFF display and all other displays will go off CANCEL USING YOUR RANGE Adjusting the oven temperature control Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use So even though your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures it may cook faster or slower than your old oven If after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the temperature settings you can adjust them by following these steps 1 Push the
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15. A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range Using the Self Cleaning Cycle Caring For Your Range If You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments SELF CLEANING GAS RANGE TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT MODEL SF385PEY TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 19 949 A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance You have purchased a quality world class home appliance Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble free operation we have developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Owner ship Registration Card provided with your appliance This will help us notify you about any new informa tion on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol ACAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as_ This symbol will help you avoid actions which personal injury burns fire and electrical shock could cause product damage scratches den
16. Setting the clock Using the electronic MEALTIMER Using the electronic Minute Timer Using the Off Cancel pad The oven vent Audible signals ssssssssscsssssssssrsssensssecesenese 13 The storage drawer Baking roasting The anti tip bracket To obtain the best cooking results possible you must operate your range properly This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range Using the surface burners Your range is equipped with electric ignitors Push in and turn Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time they are used Push in control knobs and turn them to the LITE position The clicking sound is the ignitor sparking Visually check that burner has lit To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting The control knob has stops for HI MED and LOW However you can set the control knob anywhere between HI and OFF Surface burner markers The solid dot in the surface burner marker shows which surface burner is turned on by that knob Burner heat settings Use correct burner heat settings see next page If the heat setting is too high it can e Char bacon and cause curling e Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges e Toughen liver fish and seafood Scorch delicate sauces and custards e Cause a boilover USING YOUR RANGE Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results
17. Start Enter has its own indicator The indicator comes on when you push the command pad 11 USING YOUR RANGE Setting the clock 1 Push the Clock Set pad The colon flashes CLOCK _ and TIME will light up in the display A Ware s N s ene gt a 2 Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the time of day Push the up A or down V pad s until the correct time shows in the display 3 Push the Start Enter pad NOTE If you do not want the clock time displayed push and hold the Clock Set pad for 4 seconds To display the clock time again push the Clock Set pad once then reset the clock time if necessary Using the electronic Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer You can set it in hours and minutes up to 11 hours 59 minutes The Minute Timer will display minutes and seconds for settings under one hour You will hear four 1 second tones when the set time is up 1 Push the Timer Set pad TIMER will come on and the display will show 0 00 with the colon flashing TIMER 2 Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired time Push the up A or down Y pad s until the correct time shows in the display 3 Push the Start Enter pad The Minute Timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started When time is up End will show in the large display and you will hear f
18. ating The display will count down the baking roasting time in minutes 9 When the baking roasting time is completed the oven will turn off automatically beep four times and End will show in the display You will also hear four 1 second tones every minute until you push the Off Cancel pad NOTE To disable reminder tones push and hold the Cook Time pad for 4 seconds To reactivate tones repeat this procedure To cancel the MEALTIMER control setting e Push the Off Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day Method 3 Using Cook Time and Stop Time 1 Position the oven rack s properly and put food in the oven 24 HOUR MINUTE al qsm gom ur a TE tl il stay TIME ELAY I wa wu HEAL BAKE UMED COUK UME ooh ooh ger ge OFF CANCEL 2 Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode Use the Temp pad s to set the desired temperature Push A to raise the temperature or F to lower the temperature in 5 F incre ments Use these pads until the desired temperature shows in the small display After you have set the desired temperature the display will show the set temperature and the time of day BAKE will light up 3 Push the Cook Time pad 0 00 with the colon flashing and COOK TIME will show in the display 4 Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time Push the up A or down Y pad s until the correct time shows in the d
19. d size Allow 11 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm Adjust flame size to fit cooking utensil Completely close oven door Call for service See Step 3 on page 39 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide lt gt network of authorized Whirlpool service compa nies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under SERVICE APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD WASHING MACHINES amp MAJOR SEAVICE amp REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR
20. d temperature the display will show the set temperature and the time of day BAKE will light up 3 Push the Cook Time pad 0 00 with the colon flashing and COOK TIME will show in the display 4 Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time Push the up A or down V pad s until the correct time shows in the display This example shows a desired baking roasting time of 30 minutes 5 Push the Delay Start Time pad The time of day with the colon flashing will show in the display and START TIME will light up 21 USING YOUR RANGE 6 Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time Push the up A or down V pad s until the correct time shows in the display This example shows a desired start time of 2 o clock The oven will automatically shut off at 2 30 the set start time plus the set cook time 7 Push the Start Enter pad DELAY and BAKE will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is programmed to start at a later time NOTE The display will show door and a tone will sound once a minute for 5 minutes if the door is latched when you try to bake roast You can change the temperature or time settings any time after pushing the Start Enter pad by repeating just Steps 2 through 6 8 When the start time is reached a one second tone will sound and DELAY will go off The TEN display will show the set cook time Lo
21. e cooktop frame 3 Wipe with warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled areas 4 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place Replace reflector pans and surface burner grates 33 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Surface burners 1 Lift up the cooktop following the instructions Screws on page 33 2 Before cleaning remove screws that hold each of the burners in place The screws prevent the burners from moving during shipment Remove the shipping screws with a Phillips screwdriver and lift the burners up and out This separates the burners from the mounting bracket under each burner pair 3 Wipe off surface burners with warm soapy water and a sponge after each use To remove cooked on food soak the burners in a vinegar and water solution for 20 30 Ke minutes Scrub with a plastic scrubbing pad 4 If ports are clogged clean with a straight pin DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports DO NOT use a toothpick to clean the ports 5 Before putting the burners back dry them thoroughly by setting them in a warm oven for 30 minutes 6 Replace burners making sure they are properly seated and level Replace screws 7 Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown A good flame is blue in color If flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off you may need to clean the bu
22. e opened UMD CILAN when LOCKED is on After the Self Cleaning cycle is completed the time of day will show in the display HEAT When the oven reaches normal baking roasting temperatures LOCKED goes off and End and CLEAN TIME come on Move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily CARING FOR YOUR RANGE To stop the Self Cleaning cycle at any time 1 Push the Off Cancel pad 2 When LOCKED goes off move the Lock OFF Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT CANCEL Wait until it moves easily Special tips Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat odors and smoke o After the oven is cool wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge lf any spots remain clean with a mild abrasive cleanser or mildly abrasive pad e Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual e If the Self Cleaning cycle does not get the oven as clean as you expected the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have prepared the oven properly Set the Self Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 28 Caring For Your Range In This Section Surface burner grates and reflector pans Cleaning chart Lift Up cooktop 2 neces neee tee eceeeeeecneneee The oven light cceecccccccecesectceeceeseentenacees Surface bur
23. g stored in the oven NOTE You can clean the broiler pan and grid in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand cleaning or a dishwasher If most of the soil is not removed too much smoking will occur e Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke during the cleaning cycle Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny You can clean the oven racks in the Self Cleaning cycle but they will become harder to slide See page 35 If you clean racks in the Self Cleaning cycle place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides Guides are counted from bottom to top e Heat and odors are normal during the Self Cleaning cycle Keep the kitchen well ventilated by opening a window or by turning on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle AWARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard e Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle It could burn you e Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven Cleaners may produce hazard ous fumes or damage the porcelain finish e Do not leave foil in the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Foil can burn or melt and damage the oven surface NOTE Do not force the Lock Lever You could bend or break it The lever is designed to stay locked until the oven is cool enough to safely open Wait until it moves freely Do not block the vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must move freely for best cleaning
24. g the oven interior Like with the other functions of your range you operate the Self Cleaning cycle with the easy to use control Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless How the cycle works The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil and grease During the cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for normal MUAR SrA baking or broiling This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns it away We recommend a 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle However you can adjust the cycle time to the amount of soil in your oven You can set the cycle anywhere between 2 and 4 hours See Setting the controls on page 29 The graph at the right is representative of a START 1 2 normal 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle Note that the Time In Hours heating stops when the 3 hour setting is up but it takes longer for the oven to cool enough to unlock OVEN SHUT OFF DOOR LOCKS Temperature 3 STOP Before you start Before you start the Self Cleaning cycle make sure you e Hand clean the areas shown They do not get hot enough during the cleaning cycle for soil to burn away Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad for cleaning NOTE DO NOT clean move or bend the seal Hand clean frame Poor cleaning baking and roasting may result DO NOT hand clean seal Hand clean door around edge 28 USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE e Remove any pots and pans bein
25. ic MEALTIMER control make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 12 To start baking roasting now and stop automatically Method 1 Using Cook Time 1 Position the oven rack s properly and put food in the oven 2 Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode Use the Temp pad s to set the desired temperature Push A to raise the temperature or W to lower the temperature in 5 F incre ments Use these pads until the desired temperature shows in the small display After you have set the desired temperature the display will show the set temperature and the time of day BAKE will light up 3 Push the Cook Time pad 0 00 with the colon flashing and COOK TIME will show in the display 18 USING YOUR RANGE 4 Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time Push the up A or down Y pad s until the correct time shows in the display This example shows a desired baking roasting time of 30 minutes 5 Push the Start Enter pad Lo HEAT BAKE TIMED and the set cook time will show in the display to indicate that the oven is heating NOTE The display will show door and a tone will sound once a minute for 5 minutes if the door is latched when you try to bake roast You can change the temperature or time settings any time after pushing the Start Enter pad by repeating just Steps 2 through 4 6 The display will count down
26. igher heat settings then set surface unit control on low or off to finish cooking Use retained heat for cooking when possible e Use the more efficient surface burners instead of the oven when possible e Turn on the surface burner only after placing filled pan on the burner grate e Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking results Rely on your timer to keep track of the cooking time e Bake cakes pies or cookies when oven is warm Best time is after a meal has been cooked in it e Preheat the oven no longer than necessary e Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the range When using the oven to cook one food try to cook the rest of the meal in it also e Do not preheat when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles 17 USING YOUR RANGE Using the electronic MEALTIMER control The electronic MEALTIMER control will turn the oven on and off at times you set even when you are not around Delayed time baking roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles Do not use the delayed time cycle for cakes cookies etc undercooking will result This section discusses two methods of starting baking roasting now and stopping automatically later and three methods of starting and stopping baking roasting automatically Read this section carefully to choose the best method s for you Before using the electron
27. isplay This example shows a desired baking roasting time of 30 minutes 5 Push the Stop Time pad The time of day with the colon flashing will show in the display and STOP TIME will light up 6 Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time Push the up A or down Y pad s until the correct time shows in the display This example shows a desired stop time of 2 30 The oven will automatically start cooking at 2 00 the set stop time minus the set cook time USING YOUR RANGE COOK TIME HOUR MINUTE STOP NME STOP TIME 25 USING YOUR RANGE 7 Push the Start Enter pad DELAY and BAKE will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is programmed to start at a later time NOTE The display will show door and a tone will sound once a minute for 5 minutes if the door is latched when you try to bake roast You can change the temperature or time settings any time after pushing the Start Enter pad by repeating just Steps 2 through 6 8 When the start time is reached a one second tone will sound and DELAY will go off The display will show the set cook time Lo HEAT TIMED and BAKE will light up in the display to show that the oven is heating The display will count down the baking roasting time in minutes 9 When the baking roasting time is completed the oven will turn off automatically beep four times and End will show in the display You will a
28. k Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another 10 USING YOUR RANGE The electronic oven control Electronic display TEM Oven Temperature Electronic selector pads MEALTIMER pads control pads Display clock e When you first plug in the range a time of day and PF will show in the temperature display If after you set the clock page 12 the display again shows PF your electricity was off for a while Reset the clock e When you are not using the oven this is an accurate clock e When using the oven or Minute Timer the display will show the time temperature settings and what command buttons have been pushed e When showing the time of day the display will show the hour and minutes e When using the Minute Timer the display will show minutes and seconds in the following sequence For settings from 1 59 minutes the display will count down each second For settings over 1 hour the display will count down each minute When using Cook Time and or Stop Time the display will show hours and minutes res IHUR MINUTE PONTROL TE Clock set pad Minute timer set and off pads Hour Minute Start Oft pads pads enter cancel pad pad Command pads The command pads tell the oven what to do and in what order A few examples Clock Set tells the oven you are going to set the clock Off Cancel tells the oven to turn off Each command pad except Off Cancel and
29. lso hear four 1 second tones every minute until you push the Off Cancel pad NOTE To disable reminder tones push and hold the Cook Time pad for 4 seconds To reactivate tones repeat this procedure To cancel the MEALTIMER control setting e Push the Off Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day AWARNING To avoid sickness dnd food waste when using the MEALTIMER control e Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after the end of cooking cycle NOTE Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start Such foods are dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Also foods containing baking powder or yeast will not rise properly when cooked using delay start 26 BAKE DELAY a AY WAKL HEU Ll Cuudk TInt eX eh ae COOK UME oe USING YOUR RANGE The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located in lower part of backguard The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking roasting will resutt NOTE Never store plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent or any of the surface burners AWARNING Burn Hazard When the oven is ON pans and pan handles left near the oven vent can become hot enough to burn the user and to Oven ve
30. n V pad s until the correct time shows in the display The oven will automatically compute the delay start time by subtracting the set cleaning time from the set stop time HOUR MINUTE CLEAN Push the Start Enter pad DELAY CLEAN and the time of day will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is programmed to start the Self Cleaning cycle at a later time Skip to Step 4 CLIAN 30 USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE To delay the start using Delay Start Time Push the Clean pad Push the Delay Start Time pad START TIME CLEAN and cin will CLEAN light up Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time Push the up A or down Y pad s until the correct time shows in the display HOUR MINUTE CILAN START Push the Start Enter pad DELAY CLEAN and the time of day will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is programmed to start the Self Cleaning cycle at a later time After the start time has been set the large display will go back to showing the current time of day DELAY and CLEAN will stay on When the start time is reached DELAY will go off TIMED HEAT CLEAN and CLEAN TIME will light up and the oven will start to clean DELAY CLEAN After the Self Cleaning cycle is started LOCKED lights up in the display when the 4 oven temperature goes above normal baking roasting temperatures The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door cannot b
31. nd the stop time 5 Push the Start Enter pad Lo HEAT TIMED and BAKE will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is heating NOTE The display will show door and a tone will sound once a minute for 5 minutes if the door is latched when you try to bake roast You can change the temperature or time settings any time after pushing the Start Enter pad by repeating just Steps 2 through 4 6 The display will count down the baking roasting time in minutes N When the baking roasting time is completed the oven will turn off automatically beep four times and Eng will show in the display You will also hear four 1 second tones every minute until you push the Off Cancel pad NOTE To disable reminder tones push and hold the Cook Time pad for 4 seconds To reactivate tones repeat this procedure oh oh ae ant To cancel the MEALTIMER control setting e Push the Off Cancel pad to return the display to OFF the time of day CANCEL 20 USING YOUR RANGE To delay start and stop automatically Method 1 Using Cook Time and Delay Start Time 1 Position the oven rack s properly and put food in the oven 2 Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode Use the Temp pad s to set the desired temperature Push A to raise the temperature or to lower the temperature in 5 F incre ments Use these pads until the desired temperature shows in the small display After you have set the desire
32. ners Your range is designed for ease of care You can do most cleaning with items found around your AWARN ING home Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and Burn Electrical Shock operating like new Fire and Explosion Hazard e Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning e Do not use oven cleaners bleach or rust removers e Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air Failure to follow these guidelines could result in burns electrical shock fire or explosion 32 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE euler burner grates and reflector pans Make sure all surface burners are off and the Paano parts are cool 2 Lift off the surface burner grates and remove the reflector pans 3 Wash the grates and reflector pans with warm soapy water or in a dishwasher Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad for cooked on foods Rinse and dry well 4 Replace reflector pans and burner grates Lift up cooktop 1 Remove surface burner grates and reflector pans 2 Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place AWARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling Do not drop the cooktop Damage can result to the porcelain and th
33. ng temperatures 7 When broiling is done push the Off Cancel pad The time of day will show in the display and all other displays will go off BROIL To broil at a lower temperature If food is cooking too fast push the Broil pad and push the W Temp pad until Lo shows in the small display e if you want food to broil slower from the start push the Broil pad and push the W Temp pad so a Lo setting shows in the small display This burner setting allows the broil burner to cycle and provides slow cooking BROIL and HEAT will light up in the display Fish and chicken are some foods that may BEDI cook better if you use lower broiling tempera tures USING YOUR RANGE Broiling tips e Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid and fat away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter smoke or fire If you broil small quantities you may want to use a small broiler pan They are available in the housewares section of many department stores e For best broiling results preheat at HI for 5 minutes Do not preheat with broiler pan in place e Broiling rack position determines how the burner cooks your food The lower the position the more broiler grid area covered See Broiling rack position chart below for more information e To sear meat place broiler pan at one of the higher rack positions so that meat is very near the flame e Small
34. nt mek plastics Use potholders to move pans The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty drawer before removing Pull drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out Replacing the storage drawer 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening 2 Lift drawer front and push in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed slide rail The anti tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use How ever tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket properly secured To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the backguard e Make sure the cable tether on the back of the range is secured by the two hooks on the bracket e See Installation Instructions for further details 27 _USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE Using The Self Cleaning In This Section How the cycle works Setting the controls Before you start Special tips The Self Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand cleanin
35. ock does not show cycle will not the correct time of day operate The Lock Lever is not in the Clean position all the way to the right A delayed start time has been programmed Cooking results are not what you expected The range is not level low or too high The oven was not preheated as the recipe calls for The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source The pans are not the type or size recommended in the recipe There is not proper air circulation around pan when baking Flame size does not fit the cooking utensil being used When broiling you have not completely closed the oven door F1 or F3 shows in the display 38 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The oven temperature seems too The display There has been a power failure Reset the clock See page 12 shows PF Push control knob s in before turning to a setting Reset clock to show the correct time of day See page 12 Move Lock Lever all the way to the right Wait for the start time to be reached Level range See Installation Instruc tions Adjust the oven temperature control See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 15 Preheat oven if called for in recipe Use only tested recipes from a reliable source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom mended pan type an
36. our 2 second tones You will also hear four 1 second tones every minute until you push one of the two Timer pads NOTE To disable the reminder tones push and hold the Timer Set pad for 4 seconds To reactivate the tones follow the same procedure To cancel the Minute Timer e Push the Timer Off pad The time of day will show in the display Using the Off Cancel pad The Off Cancel pad will cancel any command pad except for the Clock Set and Timer Set pads When you push the Off Cancel pad the display will show the time of day or if Minute Timer is also being used the time remaining USING YOUR RANGE i l C T TIMER oe eh eh a TIMER Audible signals Audible signals tell you if a function is entered correctly or not They also tell you when a cycle is completed To shut off all signals except for the end of timer tone 1 Press and hold the Stop Time pad for 4 seconds 2 A short tone will sound to tell you the signals have been changed Repeat the above steps to turn the signals back on USING YOUR RANGE Baking roasting 1 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out For further information see Positioning racks and pans on page 9 Push the Bake pad 350 will show in the small display to indicate the preset tempera ture and BAKE will light up N 3 To cook at a different temperature
37. ows in the display HOUR MINUTE This example shows a desired start time of 2 o clock Push the Stop Time pad The time of day with the colon flashing will show in the display and STOP TIME will light up SDP UME 23 USING YOUR RANGE 6 Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time Push the up A or down V pad s until the correct time shows in the display This example shows a desired stop time of 2 30 This provides a cook time of 30 minutes the difference between the start and stop times NOTE If you do not set a stop time the colon will flash in the display and STOP and COOK will flash alternately to remind you to program a stop time or a cook time See page 21 for instructions on how to set delay start and stop automatically using Cook Time and Delay Start Time Push the Start Enter pad DELAY and BAKE will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is programmed to start at a later time NOTE The display will show door and a tone will sound once a minute for 5 minutes if the door is latched when you try to bake roast You can change the temperature or time settings any time after pushing the Start Enter pad by repeating just Steps 2 through 6 8 When the start time is reached a one second tone will sound and DELAY will go off The display will show the set cook time Lo HEAT TIMED and BAKE will light up in the display to show that the oven is he
38. rack must be level e Use adequate amount of liquid meat juices or water so food does not get overdone e Do not try to pull rack out over door Rack will be at the same level as door when door is opened AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e Always position oven rack s in desired location before turning oven on Be sure the rack s is level e If rack s must be moved while oven is hot use potholders or oven mitts to protect hands e Do not place items on the open oven door e Be careful when installing and removing large food items from sixth rack position Food will be close to hot surfaces including oven bottom and sides Failure to follow the above precautions may result in personal injury USING YOUR RANGE 6th oven rack position USING YOUR RANGE For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven This results in better baking e Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other e For best results allow 11 2 2 inches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm e Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans One pan Place in the center of the oven rack Two pans Place in opposite corners of the oven rack Three or four pans Place in opposite corners on each oven rac
39. ray glass cleaner OR Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Oven cavity Self Cleaning cycle See Using The Self Cleaning Cycle on pages 28 32 35 e Make sure oven is cool e Follow directions provided with the cleaner e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Oven door glass CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door To turn the light on when the oven door is closed use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel AWARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard e Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned OFF before replacing the light bulb Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns e The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures Because bulb cover is made of glass be careful not to drop it Broken glass could cause injury To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main electric power supply 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by pushing the wire holder to the side and pulling out bulb cover 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Replace the bulb cover and snap the wire holder into place Plug in appliance or reconnect at the main power supply NOTE The oven light should not be
40. re and may be used on the surface burners Home canning information The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop To protect your range For best results use a canner which can be centered over the surface burner e Do not place canner on two surface burners at the same time Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop e Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Rack placement for specific foods RACK POSITION Frozen pies large roasts 1st or 2nd rack turkeys guide from bottom Angel and bundt cakes 2nd rack guide most quick breads yeast from bottom breads casseroles meats Cookies biscuits muffins 2nd or 3rd rack cakes nonfrozen pies guide from bottom When baking on two racks arrange racks on first and third rack guides trom bottom NOTE For recommended rack placement when broiling see Broiling rack position chart on page 17 6th oven rack position roasting rack When roasting food too large to be placed in oven with rack in lowest position place rack on bottom of oven For proper roasting follow these guidelines e The
41. results Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent They may melt Setting the controls 1 Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 12 2 Move the Lock Lever all the way to the right the Clean position 3 Set cleaning cycle To start cleaning immediately Push the Clean pad A 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle will be set automatically 3 00 with the colon flashing will show in the large display and cin will show in the small display TIME CLEAN on right side and CLEAN on left side will light up 29 USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE If a cleaning cycle other than 3 hours is desired use the Hour and Minute pads to set _ _ the desired cleaning time Push the up A or down V pad s until a time between 2 4 hours shows in the display e Use 2 hours for light soil e Use 3 4 hours for moderate to heavy soil Push the Start Enter pad TIMED and HEAT will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is programmed for the Self Cleaning cycle NOTE The display will show door and a tone will sound once a minute for 5 minutes if the door is not latched Skip to Step 4 HEAT TIMLD CLEAN To delay the start using Stop Time Push the Clean pad Push the Stop Time pad STOP TIME CLEAN and cln will light up CLEAN Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time Push the up A or dow
42. rners see above or call Typical surface burner flame a qualified technician for adjustment at highest setting N Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away soapy water from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak e Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners They may damage the finish of the knobs e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners They may damage the finish DO NOT SPRAY cleaner directly on panel Apply cleaner to paper towel NOTE Make sure you have not turned the oven on when cleaning panel If you have push the Off Cancel pad Sponge and warm soapy water OR Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Control panels 34 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE HOW TO CLEAN e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly USE nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish NOTE Do not allow foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool PART WHAT TO USE Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm other than control soapy water panel
43. s Surface burner grates and reflector pans Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR e In dishwasher wash with other cooking utensils e Dry completely e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Dishwasher e Lift up the cooktop See page 33 e Wipe off spills immediately after burner has cooled For cooked on food e Remove burner from manifold with Phillips screwdriver e Wash with warm soapy water and a plastic scrubbing pad or soak in vinegar and water solution e Rinse and dry well e If ports are clogged clean with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort ports Do not use a wooden toothpick e Do not clean surface burner in dishwasher Broiler pan and grid Steel wool pad and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly clean after each use warm soapy water Steel wool pad and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly warm soapy water OR OR e Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle NOTE Racks will permanently discolor and become harder to slide if left in oven during Self Cleaning cycle Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the side rungs to aid sliding Surface burners Sponge and warm soapy water Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR Vinegar and water solution Oven racks The Self Cleaning cycle Paper towel and sp
44. so in this Use and Care Guide Do not clean door heat seal It is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Disconnect the electrical supply and the gas supply at the shutoff valve near the range before servicing the range SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features Manual oven Anti tip bracket light switch on wall behind backguard Electronic Oven vent Surface burners grates and A N reflector pans DIN Fe AN Surface burner Lock lever number plate Broil burner under cooktop Automatic o Oven burner light switch not shown Removable storage drawer Control panels Left front Left rear Right rear Right front control knob control knob control knob control knob di Surface burner marker Electronic oven control USING YOUR RANGE Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface burners Adjusting the oven temperature control Positioning racks and pans Broiling For best alr circulation Broiling tips The electronic oven contro Energy saving tips
45. ts etc and damage to your personal property AWARNING e ALL RANGES CAN TIP e INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT e INSTALL ANTI TIP DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE e SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For more information see the The anti tip bracket on page 27 Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 37 If you need further help feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete mode number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram on page 6 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date Important Safety Instructions Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation However as with any appli ance there are specific installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using
46. used during the Self Cleaning cycle Use during the Self Cleaning cycle will shorten the life of the bulb 36 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems their causes and actions you can take to solve each problem Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Nothing will operate The oven will not operate Burner fails to light Burner flames are uneven Burner flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off Burner makes popping noise when on The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage Range is not properly con nected to gas supply A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Controls are not set correctly The flow of comb
47. ustion and or ventilation air to the range is blocked The electronic control has not been set correctly A delayed start time has been programmed The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Burner ports are clogged Burner ports are clogged Burner is wet from washing Plug the power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See installation Instruc tions Contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician to reconnect range to gas supply See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Reset controls if needed Remove blockage to airflow to and around range Refer to pages 14 26 for setting the electronic control Wait for the start time to be reached Plug the power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instruc tions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker In case of prolonged power failure manually light burners see page 8 Clean with a straight pin see page 34 Clean with a straight pin see page 34 If this fails call an authorized Whirlpool service technician for service Contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician to check air gas mixture continued on next page 37 iF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Control knob s You are not pushing in before will not turn turning Self Cleaning The range cl
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